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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,283.36, 52,786.80 and 25,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,283.36, 52,786.80 and 25,441.44 is: 38,062.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,283.36 : 52,786.80 = 25,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,283.36/52,786.80 = 25,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,283.36x = 52,786.80 × 25,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,283.36x = 1,342,972,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,972,204.99/35,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,062.48

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